American Can't Sue Iraq and Lebanon for Allegedly Anti-Gay Policies
A U.S. court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a gay American citizen against Iraq and Lebanon regarding their anti-LGBTQ+ policies. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which grants foreign states immunity from U.S. courts except in specific circumstances. The plaintiff's claims were deemed to not meet the necessary legal standards for the case to proceed.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by a gay U.S. citizen from Michigan against Iraq and Lebanon.
- ▪The court found that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act protects foreign states from being sued in U.S. courts.
- ▪The plaintiff's allegations did not suggest any exceptions to the immunity provided by the Act.
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American Can't Sue Iraq and Lebanon for Allegedly Anti-Gay Policies "Plaintiff claims that these policies and laws 'have been exported to the United States through their nationals' and 'have directly caused catastrophic harm to Plaintiff, a gay United States citizen residing in Wayne County, Michigan.'" Eugene Volokh | 5.26.2026 4:17 PM From Alshara v. Republic of Iraq, decided today by Judge Linda Parker (E.D. Mich.): Pursuant to § 1915(e)(2), the Court is required to sua sponte dismiss a complaint filed [in forma pauperis, i.e., as an indigent litigant who can't afford a filing fee -EV] before service on a defendant if it determines that the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, or seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is…
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